Raghadan Palace (Arabic: قصر رغدان, romanized: Qaṣr Raġadān), the first Hashemite structure in Jordan,[1] was built by King Abdullah I, the founding monarch of the country.

[2] Following successful negotiations with the English people, resulting in their recognition of an independent government in Eastern Jordan, King Abdullah I selected an elevated location in 1924 to construct an official royal residence overlooking downtown Amman.

Raghadan Palace is situated at the end of a plateau extending westward, known as "Al-Tahthur," a term that refers to large accumulations of stones.

They focused on highlighting the palace's grandeur, particularly the eastern façade, which features lilies, spearheads, arched windows, carved columns, and a grand entrance.

From the central Hashemite Square, the city's stone walls can be seen running along the hill where the palace stands, extending toward the ruins of the ancient citadel on Jabal Al-Tahtur.

Beyond its political significance, Raghadan Palace has a rich cultural history as a center for literature and poetry, where King Abdullah I, the founding monarch, hosted prominent poets and literary figures.

Among the notable poets and writers who frequented Raghadan Palace are Omar Abu Risha, Abdelmunim Rifai, Taysir Dhibyan, Nadeem Al-Mallah, Hosni Fariz, Muhammad Abu Ghneima, Badi' Al-Bustani, Muhammad Al-Shanqeeti, Hamza Al-Arabi, Abdul Mohsen Al-Kathimi, Fouad Al-Khatib, Kamel Shoaib Al-Amili, Diya Al-Din Al-Rifai, and Arar (Mustafa Wahbi Al-Tal).

In 1939, it hosted Arab political and nationalist gathering, during which poets Mustafa Wahbi Tal and Fouad Al-Khatib recited their works.

The design of the emblem dates back to 1921, when King Abdullah I sought to create an official symbol for the newly established Jordanian state.

The palace's completion was commemorated by the poet Salim Al-Hanafi, who inscribed verses of poetry authored by Saeed Al-Karmi on the ceiling of the main hall.

[4] When visitors enter the Throne Hall, they are greeted by an entrance made of wood and glass, framed with polished marble and white alabaster.

On a slightly raised platform rests the Hashemite Throne, with a table beside it, adorned with a finely carved wooden corner piece in traditional Arab decorative style.

This hall played a role in Jordanian history, witnessing the official ceremony of pledging allegiance to King Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein as ruler.